2012 Conventions live blog

Delegates on the convention floor Tuesday afternoon. Among the delegations with front and center seating are Michigan, Romney's the state where Romney grew up; Massachusetts, where he was governor; New Hampshire, a battleground and a state where he owns a house; and the battlegrounds Ohio and Florida, which is also the host state.

Video: CNN's Dana Bash spoke earlier with House Speaker John Boehner, who said this convention is a chance for Romney "to reintroduce himself to the American people, most of whom are just paying attention now." on.cnn.com

House Speaker John Boehner introduces former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, who offers a resolution that the new RNC rules be adopted. After taking a vote--one that drew many no's--Boehner says: "The ayes have it."

Vice President Biden will campaign in Lordstown, Ohio on Friday, the day after the GOP convention closes in Tampa, his campaign said. The Republican ticket -- Romney and Rep. Ryan -- will campaign in Lakeland, Florida, on Friday, their campaign said earlier. President Obama has previously appeared at the GM factory in Lordstown. politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

by John Bermanvia twitter edited by Tim.McCaughan, CNN8/28/2012 8:30:20 PM

It does seem like the shouting and yelling is over though...not sure if it will reemerge

by CNN's Ashley Killough8/28/2012 8:39:32 PM

Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, co-chair of the RNC platform committee: "This has been a remarkable exercise in grassroots democracy and from this day forward the GOP will be known as the Great Opportunity Party." Blackburn argues the new platform calls for a plan that would replace "Obamacare," ensures quality education, and advocates for federalism.

"You will find that where we stand is right there with you, with every American who wants a better future for their children and a more secure future for the elderly," she said.

by CNN's Ashley Killough8/28/2012 8:42:34 PM

RNC Chair Reince Priebus: "It is now the time to take the official convention photograph." Priebus directs delegates to stand, turn around and look at a camera placed in the back.

CNN's Gut Check Trivia for the day (Per CNN's Dan Merica): Sixteen convention keynote speakers – both Democrats and Republicans – have gone on to run for president. Only two have won their party’s nomination. Who was the one Republican?

Answer: Warren G. Harding was the Republican, and Barack Obama was the Democrat.